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PJ12 VAE

2012 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,893 mi
Last recorded55,893 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 VAE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 55,893 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 55,814 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 51,543 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 44,279 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 37,569 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

oil leak from transmission

Pass 25 Feb 2016 32,175 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 31,929 miles

Offside Front tyre nailed

Fail 28 Jan 2016 31,918 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre nailed

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 20,016 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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PJ12 VAE is a 2012 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2012 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 42,671 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PJ12 VAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 14 years old, this BMW M3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJ12 VAE registered?

PJ12 VAE is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 12 July 2012.

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The MOT history for PJ12 VAE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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